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9 Day itinerary in Italy, Europe

Italian Lake District

Explore Italy from a completely differet perspective, ride through the lake district and immerse yourself in the beautiful nature of this magnificent country!

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Milan

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Milan guided visit including Last Supper

2

Guided visit of Palazzo Borromeo

3

Guided visit of Villa Carlotta and Bellagio

4

Palermo private guided walk

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival in Milan

Benvenuto in Italia! Welcome to Italy. Our driver will pick you up at Milan airport and take you to your hotel centrally located. We have planned no activities for today, so that you can rest after your trip.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 2

place Milan guided walk

Today you will start the exploration of Milan center including the famous Last Supper fresco made by Leonardo da Vinci. Depending on your preference we can arrange this activity as private activity with a guide or in a small group with a guide. Should you like we can add an evening food tour of Milan.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 3

place Lake Maggiore

After a rich breakfast you’ll travel by train to reach the first lake of your adventure: Lake Maggiore. Famous for its islands and elegant gardens Lake Maggiore is the second biggest lake in Italy and the top part belongs to Switzerland. You’ll arrive in Stresa, one of the most exclusive village on Lake Maggiore and after the check-in you’ll board a ferry to Isola Bella where you will meet your guide for exploring the majestic Palazzo Borromeo. The rest of the day will be at your leisure.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 4

place Lake Como

Smile at the morning sun reflecting on the blue water of Lake Maggiore and get ready for the next lake. In the morning you will travel by private car with driver Lake Como and your hotel will be centrally located in the lovely city of Como. The day will be at your leisure and you can walk through the elegant streets of Como, take a stroll along the lake banks or take the funicular to Brunate for a panoramic view. We will provide plenty of information on what to do.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 5

place Lake Como Villas

Meet your guide at your hotel reception and hop on a ferry to reach the sophisticated Villa Carlotta. Your guide will show you this marvellous villa with its gardens. You will then go to Bellagio, where your guide will show you around and then you will have the rest of the day at your leisure. You can go back to Como straight away or you can simply ask your guide to point the ferry dock and spend more time in Bellagio.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 6

place Transfer to Lake Garda

By train you will reach Desenzano del Garda and you will spend a day at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 7

place Lake Garda (ride & taste)

Lake Garda is a rich treasure chest to open and enjoy. Today you will hop on an electric bike and follow an expert guide for an exciting ride&taste tour with several stops for pictures and local products tasting. You will discover some secrets spot from where enjoying beautiful scenery and you will taste excellent food produced by the local famers. You don’t need to have special riding skills: the itinerary will be easy to follow, mainly flat and enjoyable to ride. And the few times where the street goes gently up, the electric bike will make you go without any effort.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 8

place Venice

You will start the morning travelling at 300 km/h aboard the high-speed train connecting Lake Garda to Venice. Venice is like jumping into a dream where little alleys and canals form a fascinating maze in the lagoon and the elegance of centuries-old palaces is mirrored in the water. After the check-in and some free time for lunch, a local guide will introduce you to the history of Venice as well as to cicchetti, the typical Venice finger-food and some Venice typical drinks. You'll explore picturesque and hidden alleyways and eat in the bacari where the locals go. The rest of the day will be at your leisure. We'll give you plenty of information on what to do.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 9

place Arrivederci – Goodbye

Your tour has come to an end. We hope you'll take home amazing memories. A private car with driver will take you to the airport on time to board your flight.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 3* Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (8)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfer on a private car with driver from Milan airport to your Milan accommodation
  • Train from Milan to Stresa
  • Private car with driver from Stresa to Como
  • Daily ticket for the ferry
  • Train from Como to Milan and from Milan to Desenzano del Garda
  • High-speed train from Desenzano del Garda to Venice
  • Transfer on a private car with driver from your hotel to the airport

Activities expand_less

  • Milan guided visit including Last Supper
  • Guided visit of Palazzo Borromeo
  • Guided visit of Villa Carlotta and Bellagio
  • Palermo private guided walk
  • Private guided tour of Venice including several tastings of local food and drinks

Not Included expand_less

  • City Tax
  • Personal Expenses
  • International Flights
  • Other Meals/Drinks
  • Travel Insurance

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